
Lovely Professional University (LPU), Punjab now takes applications in the 2025-26 academic cycle. The university has an extensive range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs, and its main focus is on the experiential learning approach, industry integration, skills acquisition, and employability-related outcomes.
LPU offers studies in the field of Engineering, Management, Law, Computer Applications, Design, Architecture, Sciences, Arts, Commerce, Humanities, Agriculture and Allied Health Sciences. Its admission structure is shaped in a transparent, inclusive and student-focused manner where the learners with different academic backgrounds can get access to higher education through a flexible but merit-based process.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Method of Application | Online (Primary) |
| Selection Criteria | Merit / Entrance Exam / Interview or Portfolio (where necessary) |
| Programs Provided | UG, PG, Doctoral |
| Accepted Entrance Exams | LPUNEST, JEE Main, CUET, CAT, MAT, XAT, CLAT |
| Opening of Academic Session | July – August 2026 |
| Program Name | Eligibility Criteria | Selection Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| B.Tech (All Branches) | 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics; Approximately 50% | LPUNEST / JEE Main / CUET |
| BCA | 10+2 with Mathematics / CS; 50% | LPUNEST / Merit |
| BBA | 10+2 in any stream; 50% or so | LPUNEST / Merit |
| B.Com / B.Com (Hons.) | 10+2 (Commerce/Maths preferred); 50% | Merit / LPUNEST |
| BA (All Streams) | 10+2 in any stream; 50% or so | Merit-based |
| B.Sc. (PCM / CS / Data Science) | 10+2 in relevant subject; 50–60% | Merit / LPUNEST |
| B.Des | 10+2 in any stream; 50% | Portfolio / Interview |
| BA LLB (5-Year) | 10+2 in any stream; 50% | LPUNEST / CLAT |
| BBA LLB (5-Year) | 10+2 in any stream; approximately 50% | LPUNEST / CLAT |
| Program Name | Eligibility Criteria | Selection Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| M.Tech | B.Tech/B.E. in relevant field; 50%+ | LPUNEST / GATE |
| MCA | Bachelor's with Mathematics; 50% or so | LPUNEST |
| MBA | Any degree; approximately 50% | Interview / LPUNEST / CAT / MAT / XAT |
| M.Com | B.Com or equivalent; 50% | Merit / LPUNEST |
| MA / M.Sc. | Graduation in relevant discipline; 50% | Merit / LPUNEST |
| LLB (3-Year) | Bachelor's degree; 45–50% | Merit / LPUNEST |
| LLM | LLB degree; 50% | Merit-based |
| Program Name | Eligibility Criteria | Selection Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| PhD (All Disciplines) | PG degree in field of study; 55% (approximately) | Entrance Test + Interview |
| Activity | Tentative Dates |
|---|---|
| Applications Open | November 2025 – March 2026 |
| Entrance Exams / Counselling | March 2026 – April 2026 |
| Merit List Declaration | April – May 2026 |
| Fee Confirmation & Admission | April 2026 – May 2026 |
| First Day of Classes | August 2026 |
Note: Additional admission phases may continue based on seat availability and program requirements.